PHYSICAL THERAPY FAQ
This list of frequently asked questions are primarily related to the 'Physical Therapy - The Web Space' site, though some general physical therapy questions are included as well. The questions are compiled from those that have been sent in over the years. If you have a question that doesn't appear in the list, please feel free to .
What is physical therapy?
"Physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy) is a health profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability through physical means. It is based upon principles of medical science, and is generally held to be within the sphere of conventional (rather than alternative) medicine. "
-- borrowed from Wikipedia
I'm interested in a career in physical therapy. How do I get started?
Check out our 'Becoming a Physical Therapist' article. It contains information on what it means to be a physical therapist and what to do to get into a physical therapy school.
What is a Physical Therapy Assistant?
For information on this, please see the following page:
What is a Physical Therapy Assistant?
What is a Physical Therapy Aide?
For information on this, please see the following page:
What is a Physical Therapy Aide?
What is Therapeutic Ultrasound?
Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality used by physical therapists primary to promote healing by increasing the blood flow to an area of the body. For a more complete explanation, please see the following page:
Therapeutic Ultrasound in Physical Therapy
Where did this site get the name 'Physical Therapy Web Space'?
The name 'Web Space' was actually intended to be a clever play on words. While studying for gross anatomy class back in physical therapy school I came across the term 'web space' in reference to the area of skin between the fingers, particularly between the index finger and the thumb. At about the same time I was creating the original incarnation of this 'web' site and thought the name would be an appropriate and amusing double entendre. Unfortunately it seems I was the only one to think so. Either nobody else in the physio world picked up on the connection or everyone thought the joke to be too lame to acknowledge. Not very clever at all I suppose. Regardless, the name has stuck. If you have a suggestion for a better name, .
Can I post a job opening on this site?
Yes, feel free to post any job openings in the 'Job Postings' section of our Physical Therapy Forum. Postings are all completely free. There are no restrictions (at this time anyway).
Can I post a resume on this site?
At this time we are not accepting resumes from physical therapists. We will consider maintaining a database of user resumes if there is enough demand. Please if you would be interested in such a service.
Can I request that you list my site on Physical Therapy - The Web Space?
You certainly can, and are encouraged to do so. On each page of links there is a form at the bottom for suggesting links. Please use this form for submitting your site from the appropriate page. We do request that you provide a reciprocal link back to this site from yours.
